Joliet Catholic Academy

Joliet Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Carmelites and Joliet Franciscans to prepare young people for college and for life.
JCA has educated thousands of young adults in Joliet and its surrounding communities for over a century.
The Carmelites have been at JCA since 1933, and the Joliet Franciscans since 1869.
Academic excellence is one of the hallmarks of Joliet Catholic Academy, and students are well prepared to attend the college of their choice after moving through JCA's educational program.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Joliet Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1990
Colors
White, Brown, Columbia blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
597 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Joliet Catholic Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$15,000.00 per school year
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School Notes

  • School Motto: Inspiring Growth in Knowledge and Faith
  • School Mascot: Hilltoppers
  • Joliet Catholic is a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school sponsored by the Carmelites and Joliet Franciscans to prepare young people for college and for life. JCA has educated thousands of young adults in Joliet and its surrounding communities for over a century. The Carmelites have been at JCA since 1933, and the Joliet Franciscans since 1869. Academic excellence is one of the hallmarks of Joliet Catholic Academy, and students are well prepared to attend the college of their choice after moving through JCA's educational program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Joliet Catholic Academy's ranking?
Joliet Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Joliet Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Joliet Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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